Operating Instructions - Vitamix PROFESSIONAL SERIES Owner's Manual

O P E R AT I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S
Wet Blade Container
Designed for processing liquids including juice, frozen mixtures, sauces, soups, purees, batters, and for
wet chopping.
1. Make sure that the Variable Speed Dial is set to 1 .
2. Load the container before placing it on the motor base. Place liquids and soft foods in the container
first, solid items and ice last. Although not necessary for blending, you may want to cut or break food
into smaller pieces for more precise measuring of ingredient s.
3. Securely fasten the 2-part lid. Always use the complete 2-part lid when blending (unless the tamper is
inserted through the lid plug opening). Especially when blending hot ingredients, make sure the lid is
securely latched.
4. With the motor off, set the wet blade container on the motor base by aligning it over the centering pad.
Do not attempt to put a container on an operating motor base or to operate a motor base without a
container properly in place .
5. Always start with the High/Variable Switch in the Variable (
Speed Dial pointed at 1. Do not begin processing on Variable 10 or directly on the High ( ) setting.
Activate the machine by turning the On/Off Switch to On (|) then slowly turn the Variable Speed Dial to
the desired speed depending on the recipe used. If a recipe calls for processing on High ( ) , slowly
rotate the Variable Speed Dial to 10 and then push the High/Variable Switch up into the High ( )
position.
Take proper care when handling and processing hot ingredients and making hot soups and sauces .
6.
7. Due to the machine's speed, processing times are much quicker than standard appliances. Until you are
accustomed to the machine, count your time carefully to avoid over processing .
8. After turning the machine off, wait until the blades completely stop before removing the lid or container
from the motor bas e.
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CAUTION
Never Start on Speeds Above 1 with Hot
Liquids to Avoid Possible Burns.
Escaping steam, splashes or contents may scald.
To secure the contents,
securely in place prior to operating the machine.
Always start on Variable 1, slowly increase to 10.
) position and with the center Variable
lock the lid and lid plug